Junior Materials Technician (Mechanical / Engineering)

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Job information

  • Location: Honiton, Devon
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £28000 - £32000 per annum + + Bonus + 31 Days Holiday + Healthcare
  • Published: 14 August 2026

Junior Materials Technician (Mechanical / Engineering)
£28,000 – £32,000 + Bonus + 31 Days Holiday + Flexible Hours + Private healthcare + Benefits
Honiton, Devon

Are you an Aspiring Engineer from a mechanical background with an interest in materials looking to join a technical materials testing business who will offer you flexible hours, private healthcare and a bonus?

On offer is the opportunity to create a prosperous career within a growing company. They work testing exotic materials for the Defence and Aerospace industries, conducting destructive and non-destructive testing.

Your role will involve the creation and testing of specimens, creation of certificates and basic report writing. This role is not your typical material testing position – you’ll be working across a wide variety of interesting and unique materials and use a multitude of different techniques.

This role would suit an aspiring engineer with either an NVQ / BTEC or experience in mechanical engineering, looking to join a business who will offer you flexibility and work life balance.

The Role

  • Creation and testing of material specimens.
  • Writing of reports to feedback results of the tests.
  • 40 hours a week with flexible start and finish times.

The Person

  • Holds a BTEC / NVQ or experience in mechanical engineering or materials science
  • Keen interest in Materials and their properties

Reference: BBBH 26841

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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